14 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1912
Page
1
Denton leaders from banks and city government voice strong support for organizing a Denton county fair. They call for broad county participation, shared management, and a central Denton location with minimal initial costs to launch a sustaining event benefiting farming, livestock, and community pride.
The Census Bureau reports the United States used 475,240 running bales of cotton in November, about 35,000 bales less than October. Cotton on hand in warehouses stood at 4,796,420 bales.
In Austin on December 14, district judges endorsed thirty one reform measures for Texas law administration. They invited all district judges to join in presenting these to the Legislature and formed a committee to carry the matters forward. The convention adjourned after governor remarks and noting abolition of degrees of murder. It calls for new provisions to require nisi prius excep tions at trial and to allow verdicts by nine jurors in civil cases.
Savannah report says Batson Aero company organized in New Jersey has bought land near Savannah for hangars and support facilities. The firm promises to cross the Atlantic within 36 hours on a planned airship 10 within the next year.
The metropolitan police face a second, more exhaustive inquiry as indicators point to a forthcoming secret rebellion by women of the underworld who may serve as witnesses before a special vice grand jury. The piece argues for county cooperation to prepare a Denton county exhibit for the Dallas fair, urging unified effort in agriculture and other goods.
The damaged OCR lists reserves and assets including loans and discounts, securities, cash items, and a redemption fund. It references U S Treasury requirements and totals such as 784 17 15 and 43 762 77, indicating a bank’s balance sheet snapshot with nationwide bank categories.
The advance guard of teachers from across the county arrives for a five day Teachers Institute session opening Monday at 9 in the Lee Central School auditorium. About 200 teachers are expected daily under state law, with 1380 active county and city teachers involved. Prominent speakers include Clarence Ousley and Dr A Cewell Ellis, with Supt. Braley possibly attending one day.
A December report outlines parcels post rules governing perishables and fragile items. It specifies container requirements, distance limits, and items prohibited such as intoxicants, poisons, explosives, and live animals, with notes on eggs and printed matter pricing. A railroad committee seeks revised weighing and pay terms for mail transport, claiming contracts limit handling to four pounds.
The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed the largest damages verdict in state history. Mrs. B. A. Blake Ly was awarded 33 615 35 dollars for permanent injuries from a street car collision, and her husband received 16 028 12 dollars in the same case.
Bank cashreserves and assets listed for November 26 1912. Notes from other banks and currency totals show lawful money on hand. Liabilities include national bank notes outstanding deposits and other obligations. cashier J C Coit attests to accuracy under oath.
The Senate approved an appropriation of 2,000,009 for erecting a Lincoln memorial in Potomac park yesterday. The move advances construction plans and aligns with federal commemorative projects.
Washington December 14 rumors swirl about the Wilson administration with authoritative word naming Col. Goethals Panama canal engineer and Republican as the forthcoming Secretary of War.
All Balkan peace plenipotentiaries are assembled in London for a conference starting next week to arrange terms for ending hostilities. The possession of the fortified town of Adrianople is expected to be a key issue in talks.
The government filed a civil antitrust suit against the Elgin Board of Trade known as the butter crust and against the American Creamery Butter Manufacturers' association. It alleges conspiracy to fix prices and curb butter output, with claims that market prices were manipulated by contracting firms and storage interests from May to August.
A. L. Scott of near Lloyd reported gathering fifty six bales from fifty five acres with more cotton to pick if profitable. The bottomland crop suffered from the early November freeze, reducing potential output by about a bale and a half per acre.
Angelo Sarte, 76, postmaster at Grazino, honored by Italian minister of posts for long faithful service with a 35 dollar award.
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